From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
The Nigeria Police Command in Kogi State has confirmed renewed attack on Agojeju-Odo Community in Omala Local Government Area of the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP William Aya while confirming the incident in a chat with Our Correspondent, revealed that the Commissioner of Police has already deployed tactical squad to the location in order to restore peace and order in the community
When asked about the number of casualties, he said, “As for the figure of dead persons, I can’t confirm now. I will call you after I have spoken with the DPO in charge of Omala, but I know that so many people sustained gunshot injuries.”
Our Correspondent had earlier gathered that no fewer than 30 persons were killed during the incident which occurred on Friday morning when the armed assailants surrounded the community and proceeded to open fire, causing fatalities and setting houses ablaze.
Speaking on the incident, a community leader, who craved anonymity disclosed that the residents were taken by surprise
“At present, 27 bodies have been recovered, and local vigilantes have embarked on a search mission in the surrounding bush for individuals who are unaccounted for.
“Despite assurances of safety and security, the tragic incident unfolded.
“There was a misunderstanding between a young man in Agojeju-Odo with a Fulani herder on his farm after cattles ate up his yam tubers which resulted in a fight; the caretaker chairman intervened.
“Since then, the herders vowed that they will mobilize and get back and there has been apprehension,” Our Reporter quoted the source saying.
